Candy

ELEGANT CREAM CHEESE MINTS

  • Chocolate Topping (recipe follows), Optional
  • 1 (3 oz) package Cream Cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons Butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Desired food coloring
  • 1/4 teaspoon Peppermint extract
  • 1 pound (3 1/2 to 4 cups) Powdered Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Sugar, granulated

    • 1. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Prepare Chocolate Topping, if desired; keep warm

    2. Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, food coloring and peppermint extract in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar on low speed until well combined. (If necessary, stir in remaining powdered sugar with wooden spoon or knead candy on work surface sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar.)

    3. Place granulated sugar in shallow bowl. Roll 2 tsps of cream cheese mixture into a ball. Roll ball in granulated sugar until coated. Flatten ball with fingers or fork to make a patty. Place patty on prepared cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining cream cheese mixture and sugar. Drizzle patties with topping, if desired. Refrigerate until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. Makes about 1 1/2 lbs or 40 (1 inch) mints.

    Chocolate Topping: Place 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 tbls shortening in small glass bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH about 2 mins or until melted, stirring after 1 1/2 mins.

    This recipe courtesy of the From My Kitchen Cookbook. 

    Contributed by Cindy Dunn of Milford, NH. 

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